Gu Mo Nian stepped into the living room, his gaze cool and composed. Without acknowledging Xie Zi, who was hiding nervously behind Chi Yu, he said calmly, "I came back to grab something."
Since their unpleasant fallout at the Gu family residence, Chi Yu and Gu Mo Nian had not crossed paths.
Initially, Chi Yu harbored strong resentment toward Gu Mo Nian's blind devotion to defending his mother. However, after hearing from Qiao Yu about the hardships of Gu Mo Nian's past, a portion of her prejudice began to dissipate.
Although Chi Yu couldn't treat him with the polished courtesy she initially displayed, she no longer wore an expression of hostility.
"Uncle mentioned he has no engagements today and will be joining us for lunch. Mo Nian, why don't you stay and eat with us before leaving?"
Gu Mo Nian's expression softened slightly at her words.
"No, I've got errands to run. Another time," he replied, before heading upstairs.
